"Kurt has obviously spent more time at learning the craft. He's been an assistant coach for a number of years, (and) was a head coach briefly," Kahn said. "And his experience both playing for Pat Riley and sitting alongside Phil Jackson may have in some ways almost uniquely prepared him because those are two of the three greatest coaches, arguably, in this sport."

Kahn says Rambis will also bring a level of calm to the bench that will complement the young team.

Rambis will be introduced at a 1 p.m. press conference at the Target Center.